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Israel – State Silver Medal “Hussein, King of Jordan”, 1999 – Silver 999, Weight: 62.28 g, Diameter: 50 mm – Limited Mintage of Only 1,333 Pieces - Israel – State Silver Medal “Hussein, King of Jordan”, 1999 – Silver 999, Weight: 62.28 g, Diameter: 50 mm – Limited Mintage of Only 1,333 Pieces Issue name: Hussein, King of Jordan Year: 1999  Country: Israel Metal: Silver 999 Weight: 62.28 g Diameter: 50 mm Mintage: 1,333 pieces Description: State silver medal issued in 1999 in memory of Hussein, King of Jordan, one of the central figures in the Middle East during the 20th century, and a leader closely associated with the Israel–Jordan peace agreement and the diplomatic relations between the two countries. Obverse: Portrait of Hussein, King of Jordan. Beside the portrait appear the emblem of the Kingdom, the Hebrew inscription “חוסיין מלך ירדן”, a parallel Arabic inscription, the English inscription H.M. HUSSEIN KING OF JORDAN, and the years 1935–1999. Reverse: The flag of Jordan on the right and the flag of Israel on the left. In the center appears the phrase “שלום לילדי אברהם”, together with Arabic and English translations: PEACE FOR THE CHILDREN OF ABRAHAM. Condition: Excellent.